Glycol Distearate

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A waxy ingredient made from stearic acid, a fatty acid, and ethylene glycol.

Gives products such as shampoos a pearly, opaque look and helps thicken them.

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Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying